Professor (Faculty of Humanities: Politics & International Relations) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations).
• Supervise postgraduate essays, dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in international, accredited journals and reputable presses.
• Take on administrative and committee roles within the Department of Politics and International Relations, the Faculty of Humanities and the University of Johannesburg.

Minimum requirements

• A completed doctoral degree in Political Science (Politics and/or International Relations), with consideration for cognate disciplines.
• 5 or more years lecturing experience in the discipline of Political Science or cognate disciplines.
• Strong publication track record in reputable and accredited presses and journals.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English.
• Experience in Postgraduate supervision, including at the doctoral level.
• Candidates from designated groups (Black South Africans and Women) are especially encouraged to apply.
• Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a political lens are added advantages.

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in the integration of ICT in teaching and learning as well as electronic assessment techniques e.g. Blackboard.
• Capacity to administer large undergraduate modules.
• Ability to work well and collegially with others and within established processes.
• Punctuality.
• Knowledge of various subfields of Political Science.

 
 Recommendations:

• Teaching experience, preferably at a Higher Education Institution.
• A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publication in the relevant field.
• Able to teach large groups of students (± 150).
• Proven research record.
• Experience lecturing undergraduates.
• Willingness to teach postgraduates in various sub-disciplines of politics and/or international relations.
• Proven record of management/administrative positions in university settings.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
• Experience in compiling study guides.
• Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.